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Finding the Third Proportional to 121 and 235.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 121 and 235.25 is: 457.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121 : 235.25 = 235.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121/235.25 = 235.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121x = 235.25 × 235.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121x = 55,342.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,342.56/121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.38

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